Luis Medina gets his 1st win in more than 11 months as the Athletics beat the Royals 5-1
6 months ago

Luis Medina gets his 1st win in more than 11 months as the Athletics beat the Royals 5-1

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Luis Medina held down Kansas City to get his first victory in more than 11 months and the Oakland Athletics won their second straight game following a nine-game skid, beating the Royals 5-1 on Wednesday night. Every time I go out there, I’m trying to put my team in a good situation.” Brett Rooker hit a pair of RBI singles, Miguel Andujar had three hits and an RBI and Zack Gelof hit a solo homer to provide the offense for Oakland. He gave us six solid innings, two runs, and gave us a chance to win.” Andujar has 10 multi-hit games since coming off the injured list May 24, providing a big boost after starting the year on the injured list recovering from knee surgery. Ten multi-hit games is an impact to the offense and a real positive to the middle of the order.” After Witt’s double got Kansas City on the board in the fifth, the A’s got some insurance in the seventh inning with RBI singles to Rooker and Tyler Nevin against John Schreiber to make it 4-1.

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Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas speaks with a team trainer after leaving in the third inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres on Tuesday night. “We can’t look at the mountain — we just have to look at the task at hand, and that’s one pitch at a time,” Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts said after Tuesday night’s …

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After 5 lead changes, Yankees outlast Royals to win Game 1: Takeaways

New York Times  

By Kaitlyn McGrath, Rustin Dodd, Brendan Kuty and Chris Kirschner NEW YORK — This wasn’t your typical October classic. There were five lead changes between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday, a postseason first. After the Royals took a 1-0 lead in the second, Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres hit …

Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Pinch hitter Adam Frazier’s one-out, line drive hit to left field in the top of the ninth drove in two runs, breaking a 4-all tie and guiding the Royals to their third straight win following a seven-game losing streak. Hopefully …

Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 win
3 months ago

Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Bryce Miller threw seven shutout innings and Julio Rodríguez had three hits and two RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 6-1 win Monday night over Houston that prevented the Astros from clinching the AL West title. “We’ve just got to forget about the last game and show up with the best attitude,” Astros second baseman Jose …

Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos
3 months ago

Royals’ late-season skid reaches 5 with 2-1 loss to Giants, who get 3 hits from Ramos

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Royals’ late-season losing streak stretched to five on Friday night with a 2-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants, who got three hits from Heliot Ramos. “You’ve got to make your own breaks,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “I didn’t have a great angle from where I was sitting, but they called it foul and it’s …

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0
3 months ago

Adolis García’s home run backs Cody Bradford as Rangers beat Blue Jays 2-0

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, Cody Bradford pitched seven strong innings after the worst start of his career, and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday night. “Then you flush it.” Bradford was perfect through four innings before Alejandro Kirk opened the fifth with a smash back to …

Robles, Rodríguez propel Mariners to 9-5 victory over Angels, spoiling Aldegheri’s debut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Robles, Rodríguez propel Mariners to 9-5 victory over Angels, spoiling Aldegheri’s debut

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Victor Robles had three hits and drove in two runs, Julio Rodríguez homered for the second straight game and the Seattle Mariners opened a 10-game road trip with a 9-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. “Offense continues to roll, and it’s a good sign and good to see.” The Mariners scored five times …

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. “He always finds a way to wow us and that’s another big swing by Jose Altuve,” manager Joe Espada said. “Seven innings of one-run …

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Astros take advantage of two errors in 4-run eighth to beat Royals 6-3

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Zach Dezenzo drew a go-ahead bases-loaded walk and the Houston Astros took advantage of two Kansas City errors in a four-run eighth inning to beat the Royals 6-3 on Thursday night. “That’s a huge win for us, right there.” The Royals had taken the lead in the seventh after two errors by the Astros. Same thing on the …

Angels are shut out by Michael Lorenzen and two relievers in loss to Royals
4 months ago

Angels are shut out by Michael Lorenzen and two relievers in loss to Royals

LA Times  

Michael Lorenzen pitched seven shutout innings, MJ Melendez homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Angels 3-0 on Wednesday for their sixth win in seven games. “I guess I was able to make that adjustment and my pitch quality got a lot better.” Lorenzen gave up a hit to Taylor Ward to lead off the game but got Zach …

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1
5 months, 1 week ago

Framber Valdez strikes out 10 in 7 innings, Joey Lopefido homers as Astros beat Marlins 9-1

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Framber Valdez struck out a season-high 10 and allowed one run in seven innings, and rookie Joey Loperfido homered and tripled to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. He was really good.” Loperfido hit a two-run homer as the Astros jumped on Bryan Hoeing for four runs in the …

Miller throws 6 innings, Rodríguez makes defensive gem in Mariners’ 2-0 victory over Padres
5 months, 1 week ago

Miller throws 6 innings, Rodríguez makes defensive gem in Mariners’ 2-0 victory over Padres

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Bryce Miller threw six innings to extend his mastery over NL opponents, Julio Rodriguez made a stellar defensive play and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 on Wednesday. It it wasn’t for that long second inning, I probably could have gone a little longer.” Rodríguez struck out four times after having four hits and …

Zach Neto’s 3-run double keys Angels to a 5-2 win over Oakland and a series sweep
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Zach Neto’s 3-run double keys Angels to a 5-2 win over Oakland and a series sweep

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zach Neto had a tiebreaking three-run double in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2 Wednesday to sweep their three-game series. Max Schuemann had an early RBI double that should have driven in two runs for the A’s, but Kyle McCann was called out in bizarre fashion when he failed to …

Garcia’s game-ending hit off Holmes gives Royals 4-3 win over Yankees
6 months, 1 week ago

Garcia’s game-ending hit off Holmes gives Royals 4-3 win over Yankees

Associated Press  

— Maikel Garcia hit a game-ending two run double off Yankees closer Clay Holmes, and the Kansas City Royals recovered after squandering a brilliant start by Alec Marsh to beat New York 4-3 on Thursday and avoid a four-game sweep. “I couldn’t be more proud of those guys,” Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro said. After the game, Marsh said Quatraro …

Judge hits MLB-best 25th homer into center-field fountain and Yankees rout Royals 10-1
6 months, 1 week ago

Judge hits MLB-best 25th homer into center-field fountain and Yankees rout Royals 10-1

Associated Press  

— Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run with a 436-foot, two-run drive into the fountain behind the center-field seats, and the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-1 on Tuesday night for their 11th win in 14 games. Back in the lineup after his first game off this season, Judge hit his 21st homer in …

Alvarez homers among his 3 hits and Brown throws 6 shutout innings as Astros defeat Angels 6-1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alvarez homers among his 3 hits and Brown throws 6 shutout innings as Astros defeat Angels 6-1

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yordan Alvarez continued his hot streak with three more hits, including a two-run homer, Hunter Brown tossed six shutout innings and the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-1 on Saturday night. And when he does, he’s a scary hitter.” After Alex Bregman got aboard on an infield single in the fifth, Alvarez drove a sinker …

Angels’ struggles against Yordan Álvarez and the Astros continue in loss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Angels’ struggles against Yordan Álvarez and the Astros continue in loss

LA Times  

Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson delivers during the first inning of a 6-1 loss to the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium on Saturday night. Yordan Álvarez continued his hot streak with three more hits, including a two-run homer, Hunter Brown tossed six shutout innings and the Houston Astros defeated the Angels 6-1 on Saturday night. And when he does, he’s …

Luis Castillo shines as the Mariners continue to roll at home, sweeping the Angels with 5-1 win
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luis Castillo shines as the Mariners continue to roll at home, sweeping the Angels with 5-1 win

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Luis Castillo threw seven shutout innings, Mitch Garver hit a three-run double and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday for a sweep of their weekend series. The Mariners had shut out the Angels for 19 straight innings before shortstop J.P. Crawford’s first error of the season led to a run in the ninth …

Judge’s 275th HR, Soto’s triple lift Yankees to 8-3 win over Angels as Volpe’s hitting streak ends
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge’s 275th HR, Soto’s triple lift Yankees to 8-3 win over Angels as Volpe’s hitting streak ends

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Aaron Judge hit his 275th home run, Juan Soto broke things open with a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning and the New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3 on Thursday night. Rodón gave up three runs in six-plus innings, ending the starting staff’s MLB-record run of 16 games going at least five innings and …

José Ramírez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians’ homers in 10-4 victory over Angels
6 months, 4 weeks ago

José Ramírez goes deep twice, starts run of 3 straight Guardians’ homers in 10-4 victory over Angels

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — José Ramírez went deep twice and started a run of three straight homers in the fourth inning as the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to seven with a 10-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. The Guardians have won seven straight in May for the first time since 2001, but it hasn’t helped …

George Kirby works 7 shutout innings, Luke Raley has 3 RBIs as Mariners beat Royals 6-2
7 months, 1 week ago

George Kirby works 7 shutout innings, Luke Raley has 3 RBIs as Mariners beat Royals 6-2

Hindustan Times  

SEATTLE — George Kirby allowed three hits over seven shutout innings, Luke Raley hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night. Raley's second homer of the season traveled an estimated at 432 feet and came after Cal Raleigh doubled on the first pitch of the second …

Carlos Estévez blows another save, dooming Angels in loss to Royals
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Estévez blows another save, dooming Angels in loss to Royals

LA Times  

Angels closer Carlos Estévez delivers during the ninth inning of a 2-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium on Friday night. Adam Frazier hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 2-1 victory over the hapless Angels on Friday night. MJ Melendez delivered a one-out single off Angels closer …

Castillo throws 7 shutout innings and then Mariners bullpen hangs on for 3-2 win over Braves
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Castillo throws 7 shutout innings and then Mariners bullpen hangs on for 3-2 win over Braves

Hindustan Times  

SEATTLE — Luis Castillo threw seven shutout innings to continue Seattle’s run of starting pitching dominance and the Mariners' bullpen held on for a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. With Castillo’s stellar outing, Mariners starting pitchers have allowed two earned runs or fewer in a franchise-record 18 consecutive games. Atlanta threatened in the fourth inning when …

Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Seth Lugo throws 7 scoreless innings, leads Royals past Tigers 8-0

Hindustan Times  

DETROIT — Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0 on Friday. HT Image Lugo allowed three singles and matched a career high with nine strikeouts in a game played at 1:10 pm due to the NFL draft festivities in downtown Detroit on Friday evening. Tigers starter …

Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Blanco follows no-hitter with six 1-hit innings as Astros beat Rangers 3-1

Hindustan Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco followed his no-hitter with one-hit ball over six scoreless innings, and the Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Sunday night. HT Image Six nights after throwing a no-hitter at home against Toronto in his first start of the season, Blanco held the World Series champs without a hit until Adolis García grounded …

Houston’s Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Houston’s Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. Blanco struck out seven and walked two in the Astros’ 10-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night. “With the arrival of my daughter I see it as a life-changing experience and I dedicate this to my family and my daughter.” It was the 17th no-hitter in …

García’s homer in 9th after 4 strikeouts gives struggling Rangers 6-5 win over Twins
1 year, 3 months ago

García’s homer in 9th after 4 strikeouts gives struggling Rangers 6-5 win over Twins

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Adolis García and the struggling Texas Rangers found a temporary solution to their problem of hanging on to leads as they enter the final month of the AL playoff race. Royce Lewis twice matched Garver to get the AL Central-leading Twins even, first with a three-run homer in the fifth off Texas starter Jon Gray after Garver’s …

Austin Barnes and Mookie Betts spark Dodgers to comeback win over Marlins
1 year, 4 months ago

Austin Barnes and Mookie Betts spark Dodgers to comeback win over Marlins

LA Times  

Austin Barnes lays a squeeze bunt down to score James Outman and tie the game in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins in the first game of a doubleheader at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Barnes followed Thursday night’s game-winning home run against Milwaukee with a run-scoring bunt on Saturday to key a three-run eighth …

Ragans gets 1st win with KC, pitches Royals past Mets 4-0 for team’s 5th straight win
1 year, 4 months ago

Ragans gets 1st win with KC, pitches Royals past Mets 4-0 for team’s 5th straight win

Associated Press  

— Cole Ragans pitched out of trouble for six spotless innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 4-0 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory, extending their longest winning streak in more than two years. “He’s got good stuff,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. The slider looks like it’s sharper than it was his first …

Yankees lose 3-2 in extra innings to archrival Boston Red Sox, Oakland on five-game winning streak
1 year, 6 months ago

Yankees lose 3-2 in extra innings to archrival Boston Red Sox, Oakland on five-game winning streak

Daily Mail  

Kiké Hernández hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Sunday night with the help of a late error by second baseman Gleyber Torres. Athletics' Seth Brown hits a three-run home run during the fourth inning against the Brewers RAYS 7, RANGERS 3 Shane McClanahan became the first …

Oakland As lose 45TH game of the season to break another unwanted record, Braves' win over Phillies
1 year, 6 months ago

Oakland As lose 45TH game of the season to break another unwanted record, Braves' win over Phillies

Daily Mail  

Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston´s seven home runs, and the surging Astros beat Oakland 10-1 on Sunday to complete another series sweep and hand the Athletics their 11th consecutive loss. Houston Astros left fielder Corey Julks catches a fly out hit by Oakland Athletics' Nick Allen BRAVES 11, PHILLIES 4 Ronald Acuña Jr. drove in three runs with four …

Houston Astros throw combined no-hitter to even World Series 2-2
2 years, 1 month ago

Houston Astros throw combined no-hitter to even World Series 2-2

The Independent  

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Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead
2 years, 2 months ago

Javier, Astros romp 5-0 over Yanks, Cole, take 3-0 ALCS lead

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros aren’t just beating the Yankees, they’re chomping them up. Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on a three-hitter, Chas McCormick followed a dropped flyball with an early two-run homer and the Astros beat Gerrit Cole and the Yankees 5-0 on Saturday night to take a 3-0 AL Championship Series lead. “We’re not …

Peña’s 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep
2 years, 2 months ago

Peña’s 18th-inning HR sends Astros past Mariners for sweep

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Jeremy Peña and the Houston Astros just kept going. “I was just trying to stay inside the baseball, drove it in the gap.” Spoiling Seattle’s first home playoff appearance since 2001, Houston continued its ALCS streak that began with its 2017 World Series title. “I feel like in the playoffs you can’t try and do too much, especially …

Mariners feel gut punch of late bullpen implosion in ALDS Game 1 loss to Astros
2 years, 2 months ago

Mariners feel gut punch of late bullpen implosion in ALDS Game 1 loss to Astros

New York Times  

HOUSTON — Not long after Game 1 of the American League Division Series ended Tuesday, Mariners reliever Paul Sewald stood in front of his locker and answered question after question about the one that got away. The Astros, down four runs in the seventh inning, rallied for an 8-7 victory over the Mariners when Yordan Alvarez hit a walk-off, three-run …

Craig Kimbrel’s blown save costs Dodgers four-game sweep of Padres
2 years, 5 months ago

Craig Kimbrel’s blown save costs Dodgers four-game sweep of Padres

LA Times  

San Diego Padres right fielder José Azocar is tagged out by Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes on a fielder’s choice grounder hit by Manny Machado in the third inning on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel gathers his composure after being hit by a line drive in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres on Sunday at …

Wood goes six, Giants beat Royals for 4th straight win
2 years, 6 months ago

Wood goes six, Giants beat Royals for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Alex Wood pitched four-hit ball over six innings for his first win in more than a month, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night. Thairo Estrada hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth and Brandon Crawford doubled in two runs, lifting the Giants to their fourth straight win and …

Commentary: Dodgers channeling their inner Dave Roberts with aggressive NLCS baserunning
3 years, 2 months ago

Commentary: Dodgers channeling their inner Dave Roberts with aggressive NLCS baserunning

LA Times  

Mookie Betts dives to steal second base as Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson jumps to catch a throw during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLCS on Sunday. Dodgers Photos: Dodgers lose 5-4 to the Braves in NLCS Game 2 Photos from Game 2 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and Atlanta Braves at Truist …

Royals beat White Sox 3-2 on Taylor’s 2-out single in 10th
3 years, 4 months ago

Royals beat White Sox 3-2 on Taylor’s 2-out single in 10th

Associated Press  

— Michael A. Taylor’s two-out single in the bottom of the 10th inning drove Hunter Dozier home from second base as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Wednesday night. “With two strikes, I’m not even sure what I hit right there.” White Sox starter Lucas Giolito allowed one run on four hits in six-plus innings, …

Orioles beat Royals 8-4 to stop 5-game skid
3 years, 5 months ago

Orioles beat Royals 8-4 to stop 5-game skid

Associated Press  

— Ryan Mountcastle and Ramón Urias each had two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Saturday night. “He was terrific and everything we’d hoped for,” Kansas City manager Mike Matheny said. “That’s one for him to put in the memory bank of how he should be tagging the …

Cortes, 3 relievers shut down Astros in Yankees’ 4-0 win
3 years, 5 months ago

Cortes, 3 relievers shut down Astros in Yankees’ 4-0 win

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Nestor Cortes and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and Brett Gardner and DJ LeMahieu each drove in two runs to lead the New York Yankees over the Houston Astros 4-0 on Friday night. Los Angeles didn’t help its cause with a lackluster offense that produced just five hits, a shaky defense that made two errors and a …

Cortes, Yankees bullpen combo on 3-hitter, blank Astros 4-0
3 years, 5 months ago

Cortes, Yankees bullpen combo on 3-hitter, blank Astros 4-0

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone hoped he could get three innings out of Nestor Cortes in a spot start against the Houston Astros. Houston starter Jake Odorizzi yielded seven hits and two runs while striking out four in six innings. We were behind the 8-ball all day.” TRAINER’S ROOM Yankees: OF Miguel Andújar missed a third straight …

Dodgers doomed by bullpen woes and errors in loss to Diamondbacks
3 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers doomed by bullpen woes and errors in loss to Diamondbacks

LA Times  

Dodgers reliever Jake Reed, center, speaks with catcher Will Smith and shortstop Gavin Lux during the ninth inning of a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. “When you’re not scoring runs consistently, things certainly get more magnified,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Dodgers mustered only five hits and went zero for eight with runners in scoring position …

Ohtani homers again as Angels beat Orioles 6-5
3 years, 5 months ago

Ohtani homers again as Angels beat Orioles 6-5

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 31st homer in the third, and Juan Lagares ended it with a two-run double in the ninth inning of the Los Angeles Angels’ 6-5 comeback victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. PIRATES 2, BREWERS 0 PITTSBURGH — Tyler Anderson pitched seven sparkling innings, and Pittsburgh snapped Milwaukee’s 11-game winning streak. …

Dodgers bullpen nearly blows huge lead before edging Diamondbacks in series sweep
3 years, 6 months ago

Dodgers bullpen nearly blows huge lead before edging Diamondbacks in series sweep

LA Times  

Dodgers reliever Edwin Uceta delivers during the eighth inning in the Dodgers’ 9-8 victory Sunday over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers were bulldozing the Arizona Diamondbacks through five innings in their 9-8 win Sunday, on their way to a clinical three-game series sweep of the worst team in the majors without a sweat. The Diamondbacks scored one run in the …

Slumping Royals look to end 3-game losing streak against Tigers
3 years, 6 months ago

Slumping Royals look to end 3-game losing streak against Tigers

Associated Press  

Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Kansas City, Missouri; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Matthew Boyd Royals: Brad Keller FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Royals -138, Tigers +119; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Kansas City enters the game as losers of their last three games. Kyle Zimmer earned his third victory and Carlos Santana went 1-for-4 with a …

Royals pounce on Brewers bullpen in 6-4 win for 2-game sweep
3 years, 7 months ago

Royals pounce on Brewers bullpen in 6-4 win for 2-game sweep

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Royals hung around long enough to watch Brewers ace Corbin Burnes head for the showers. Jorge Soler hit a slump-busting homer to tie the game, Nicky Lopez bunted home the go-ahead run, and the Kansas City Royals used a late rally to squeak past the Brewers 6-4 on Wednesday night to wrap up a two-game sweep …

Bullpen comes through for Angels in series clincher against Dodgers
3 years, 7 months ago

Bullpen comes through for Angels in series clincher against Dodgers

LA Times  

Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux can’t catch an errant throw by catcher Will Smith, allowing Angels baserunner David Fletcher to steal second and advance to third during the Angels’ 2-1 win Sunday. The Angels claimed this weekend’s Freeway Series with a 2-1 win in Sunday’s rubber match, their bullpen closing the door in a game that saw all three runs …

Dodgers’ bullpen delivers full-game relief in win over Astros
4 years, 3 months ago

Dodgers’ bullpen delivers full-game relief in win over Astros

LA Times  

The Houston Astros, clawing for playoff contention, deployed their best pitcher at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night. The Dodgers boarded a bus after Sunday’s game to begin the season’s final road trip in San Diego, where the surging Padres waited after sweeping a doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants. After Sunday, they are just 2½ games out of first place …

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